Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise with Captain Guide & Drinks
Overview
Amsterdam Light Festival: See the City, Feel the Light, Live the Magic!!
Experience Amsterdam's most magical winter event from the water aboard a luxury heated electric canal boat. Cruise the complete festival route and enjoy front-row views of all 27 spectacular light artworks illuminating and the city's historic canals.
Unlike standard cruises with only recorded audio, your local Captain Guide shares live stories about Amsterdam, the artists, and the artworks, bringing the festival to life. Admire iconic landmarks including the famous illuminated Skinny Bridge, NEMO, and the Maritime Museum while gliding through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals.
Stay warm and comfortable inside the covered boat with panoramic views, and enjoy drinks available onboard throughout the journey. With live storytelling, all festival artworks, and a premium electric boat, this is one of the most complete and memorable ways to experience the Amsterdam Light Festival.
What's Included
- Official Amsterdam Light Festival Partner Cruise
- Heated luxury electric boat with drinks available onboard
- Amsterdam Light Festival: See the City, Feel the Light, Live the Magic!!
- See the illuminated Skinny Bridge and historic canals
- Cruise past all 27 festival light artworks
- Amsterdam Light Festival information brochure in Dutch, English, German, Spanish, Italian and French
- Comfortable seating with panoramic windows
- Live commentary from a local Captain Guide
- Drinks are available on board (optional)
Meeting Location
Badhuisweg 4
1031 CM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise with Captain Guide & Drinks?
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Activity code: C-332919P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Official Amsterdam Light Festival Partner Cruise.
- Heated luxury electric boat with drinks available onboard.
- Amsterdam Light Festival: See the City, Feel the Light, Live the Magic!!.
- See the illuminated Skinny Bridge and historic canals.
- Cruise past all 27 festival light artworks.
- Amsterdam Light Festival information brochure in Dutch, English, German, Spanish, Italian and French.
- Comfortable seating with panoramic windows.
- Live commentary from a local Captain Guide.
- Drinks are available on board (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise with Captain Guide & Drinks is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise with Captain Guide & Drinks will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Official Amsterdam Light Festival Partner Cruise
- Heated luxury electric boat with drinks available onboard
- Amsterdam Light Festival: See the City, Feel the Light, Live the Magic!!
- See the illuminated Skinny Bridge and historic canals
- Cruise past all 27 festival light artworks
- Amsterdam Light Festival information brochure in Dutch, English, German, Spanish, Italian and French
- Comfortable seating with panoramic windows
- Live commentary from a local Captain Guide
- Drinks are available on board (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years of age.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
